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M3
DATA3.GEN.M3
Data Science Data Science Management
P3
DATA3.GEN.P3
Data Science Data Scientist
P1
DATA3.GEN.P1
Data Science Data Analyst
P5
DATA3.GEN.P5
Data Science Lead Data Scientist / Data Science Lead
Market pay
LevelM3 · M3 — Senior ManagerP3 · P3 — Mid-Level ProfessionalP1 · P1 — Entry-Level ProfessionalP5 · P5 — Expert Professional
FunctionData ScienceData ScienceData ScienceData Science
FocusGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral
Typical years8–123–50–28–12
ScopeMultiple teams or a sub-functionFeatures or a sub-system end-to-endOwn tasks within a defined componentMultiple systems or a technical domain
AutonomySets goals within functional strategyWorks independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standardClose supervision; work reviewed frequentlySets direction within the domain
ImpactSub-function outcomesProject / team outcomesOwn deliverablesOrg / multi-team outcomes
Decision rightsOwns goals, budget input, and people decisions across teamsOwns implementation decisions for own scopeFew independent decisions; escalates the restAuthority over a technical domain